Natalia Vodianova was born in Gorky (Nizhni Novgorod), Russia.
Vodianova enrolled in a modeling academy and caught the eye of a scouting agent from Paris.
She moved to Paris at age 17.
She headlined the Yves Saint Laurent show.
Gucci made her the face for their perfume line.
Appeared in Roman Coppola's film "CQ".